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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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